We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join this organisation on an initial temporary basis until April 2025 with the possibility of the role becoming a permanent position. The ideal candidate will be assisting Solicitors, Barristers and Legal Practitioners within the Childcare Legal Team who provide legal advice to the People and Communities Directorate in relation to its duty to safeguard children in the area of North Somerset.
This is a full time opportunity working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week and will be primarily be working remotely after training has been provided in their office in Clevedon. The successful candidate may be required to work at the Weston-Super-Mare/Clevedon office on occasions.
Although this role is within the legal team, it is mostly administrative and the legal knowledge can be picked up whilst working in the role. Attention to detail is key as there are a number of processes that need to be followed accurately.
Duties
To be responsible for the electronic court bundling system to include:
* produce and maintain bundles containing highly confidential sensitive information
* analyse documents for inclusion in the bundle and identify relevant sections of the bundle
* ensure the distribution of bundles and/or updates (including ensuring that front sheets of files and distribution lists are accurate and regularly updated)
* create and maintain bundle spreadsheets reflecting court directions to ensure only evidence dire...